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C/L/688. Should the law of ancillary relief on breakdown of a marriage be extended to cohabitants?

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1950
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines whether ancillary relief on the breakdown of a marriage should be extended to cohabitants. The paper begins by outlining and comparing the current law regarding married couples and unmarried/unregistered cohabitants. The protection that is offered to married couples is evaluated. The paper concludes by suggesting reasons why ancillary relief on the breakdown of a marriage should not be extended to cohabitants. This paper does not include a reference list.

 

KEYWORDS: Ancillary relief, marriage, cohabitants, married couples, unregistered cohabitants,

 
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